I grew up in a dysfunctional family and environment. This book has helped bring me enormous healing from my past. I vividly remember reading this slowly one chapter at a time because it was emotional and liberating.

This was one of the first books I read after becoming a Christian. Hurnard does an excellent job in this well-written allegory at depicting the love of Christ and the journey we all take once we have put our faith and trust in Christ. One more thing . . . you cannot help but see yourself in this book.

How to Read a Book: The Classic Guide to Intelligent Reading (A Touchstone book)

by Mortimer J. Adler,Charles Van Doren

WHY I LIKE IT

In pursuit of developing a deeper and stronger intellect of Christ and God’s Word, this book is an excellent tool in helping one to understand and unpack any book, but more specifically those books which are more difficult to process. Do not be fooled by the title into thinking this is a lame book. It is actually a very challenging and deep read.

Death by Meeting: A Leadership Fable...About Solving the Most Painful Problem in Business

by Patrick Lencioni

WHY I LIKE IT

I’m not a huge fan of meetings. This book is not a Christian book, but Lencioni does a great service to us all by looking at how we conduct meetings of any sort and how we can make them more meaningful. It is very practical!

The Unexpected Adventure: Taking Everyday Risks to Talk with People about Jesus

by Lee Strobel,Mark Mittelberg

WHY I LIKE IT

Even as a minister and pastor it can become easy to neglect sharing the Gospel consistently. We work primarily around “saved” people. This book reminded me of the joy and the urgency to open my mouth and begin conversations with people I come in contact with. Anyone who reads this will be more encouraged than you can fathom.